Mom's Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Author: Barbara Silva

Ingredients

• 16-20 oz broccoli spears/florets
• 3 cups diced chicken (1.5-2 lbs chicken breasts)
• 1 medium yellow or sweet onion, diced or chopped
• 1-2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 can cream of “whatever” soup (chicken, mushroom, etc.)
• 1 cup mayonnaise or miracle whip (your choice)
• 1-2 tbsp curry powder (depending on taste)
• 1 cup (8 oz) shredded cheese (cheddar or colby jack)
• 1 cup bread cubes (3 slices of bread, approx.)
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook and drain broccoli; arrange in a 9x13 baking dish.
3. In a non-stick deep skillet, heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add diced chicken and cook until halfway done.
6. Add celery, salt and pepper and cook until chicken is done.
7. Place chicken, onion, and celery over broccoli in baking dish.
8. In a mixing bowl, combine soup, mayo, lemon juice and curry powder.
9. Pour mixture, over chicken.
10. Spread cheese evenly over chicken in baking dish.
11. Arrange bread cubes on top and dot with melted butter or margarine.
12. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
13. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

Serves 4-6.

Source: Barbara Silva